Author: Lesley Webb

SWT Council Business Bulletins

Benefice Newsletter 4th February 2022

Police Newsletter AW050 FEB 2022

Exmoor Young Voices New Year Update 2022

Timberscombe School Friday News 04.02.22

Somerset Health and Wellbeing Advisory Network Update

Somerset’s Covid-19 Weekly Update Friday 4 February 2022

COVID-19 Business Support Grants
There are two new business support grant schemes, to help certain local businesses within the rating system, deal with business impacts caused by the rise of Omicron in recent weeks.
SWT anticipate the closing date for applications to be mid-day on 14 February, however in the case of over-subscription the closing date may be brought forward.
Please click here for further information on these schemes.

“Recycle More is coming soon”  information should be landing on doormats, containing the all-important calendar setting out collection days for the next 12 months. This week also sees the start of Bright Blue Bag deliveries. The bags are a pivotal part of the expanded collections being introduced by Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) from Monday 28 February.
With a 60-litre capacity, the Bright Blue Bags are tough, waterproof and washable.

Key features include:
 A weighted base so they won’t blow away in the wind
 A Velcro-fastened lid so contents won’t blow away
 Easy to fold-down and store when not in use
The Bright Blue Bag is used to hold:
 Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays (rinsed and squashed/nested)
 Tins and cans (rinsed and crushed if safe to do so)
 Aerosols (empty)
 Foil (rinsed
It should take around two weeks for everyone to get their bag. As they are delivered, stickers will be stuck on recycling boxes making it clear what needs to go where once Recycle More starts.
No one should put their bag out for collection until their first Recycle More collection day – which is made clear in the leaflet calendar.
As well as the calendar, the “Coming soon” leaflet includes a simple “what goes where” guide to the new service.

Police Appeal

We’re renewing our appeal to trace Robin, believed to be sleeping rough after leaving an address in Weston-super-Mare on 27 January.

He could be anywhere in the South West and officers are concerned for his welfare as he needs regular medication. Please check outbuildings and caravans to see if he has sought shelter.

Robin is 42 and described as white, about 6ft 6ins (2m) tall and of large build, with a shaved head.

He was wearing a black and white checked shirt, black trousers and trainers and had a grey hooded jumper with him.

Robin, if you see this, please contact your family or ring 101.

If you can help us trace him please get in touch.

If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5222022181, or complete our online appeals form.

Attachments:

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A bunch of keys has been found near the post box on the Cowbridge Sawmill garage forecourt. If these are your keys please contact Owen Rush at oandarush@gmail.com

Please be aware that there have been several scams reported locally.

SCAM 1 – Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination – NHS

The COVID-19 travel certificate has been created in a bid to restore the freedom of travel, which has been put at a halt for over a year now, since the pandemic erupted all over the block.
The certificate will prove that its holder has been vaccinated while also containing additional information on the vaccine, as when the doses were administered, who is the manufacturer, etc.
The UK COVID-19 proof of vaccination is now available in all provinces and territories. You should get the UK COVID-19 proof of vaccination if you plan to travel within or outside of UK.

Please confirm or reject your invitation by selecting an option below.

THIS IS A SCAM

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SCAM 2

A resident was contacted by phone number 03309122817 which belongs to a company called Premier. The caller claimed that Premier had taken over BT and offered the resident new deals on her phone and internet.

THIS IS A SCAM

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SCAM 3 

Another telephone call reporting to be from Amazon regarding her online order.

The resident did not have a computer!

THIS IS A SCAM

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PCC Mark Shelford is encouraging social media users to spot the signs of false investment scams/frauds to stop more people becoming victims of fraud.

Attachments:

• investment-scams-on-social-media.pdf

Reverend Stan Marriott

The funeral of the Reverend Stan Marriott AKC MA, who died at home on 7th January, will take place at All Saints’, Wootton Courtenay, at 2pm on Tuesday 1st February, followed by burial in the churchyard.

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Recycling

The new Bright Blue Bags will be arriving on doorsteps from the week beginning 7 February onwards but should not be put out for collection until the first new collection day. A calendar is also on its way and will include a collection day calendar for the next 12 months. Read What goes in the blue bags

Further info from Somerset Waste

Benefice Newsletter 28th January 2022

SWT Council Business Bulletins

Somerset Day is Coming

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Covid Updates

This week, certain regulations were eased and we returned to ‘Plan A’. The full, updated guidance can be found here. Covid-19 case numbers have increased slightly in the last week and remain high. The main changes were: Venues and events are no longer required by law to check visitors’ NHS Covid Pass. The Pass can still be used on a voluntary basis.The government is no longer asking people to work from home if they can. People should now talk to their employers to agree arrangements to return to the office. Face coverings are no longer advised for staff and pupils in secondary school and college classrooms. Face coverings are no longer advised for staff and pupils in communal areas of secondary schools, nor for staff in communal areas of primaries. There is no longer a legal requirement to wear a face covering. The government suggests that you continue to wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed spaces.

With the numbers still high in Somerset it is important for us now to focus on living safely with Covid-19 moving forward and so the following simple guidance and advice remains: If you haven’t yet had a vaccination you should step forward, whether it’s a first dose, second dose or booster. Please check here for full booking details. Please continue to take regular lateral flow tests – particularly before meeting others. These can be ordered here. Also, remember to report your test results here. Wear a well-fitting face-covering when in enclosed spaces such as supermarkets and try to meet others outside or ensure there is good ventilation when meeting inside. If you have any Covid-19 symptoms you need to take a PCR test. If you test positive, you must self-isolate. Keep your hands clean by washing often with soap and water or using an antibacterial handwash, this protects against a lot of infectious diseases.

TIMBERSCOMBE PARISH COUNCIL – INVITATION TO TENDER

Tenders are invited for grass cutting between 

22nd March and 22^nd October 2022.

Please contact the parish council at

 timberscombepcclerk@gmail.com for more details.

Closing date for tenders 21st February 2022.